User's Manual

Quick Setup Guide V1.0

Chapter 2 Technology Overview

2.1 Introduction of INT5500 Chip Set (Home Plug1.0 with

Turbo)

Intellon's high speed powerline chipset INT5500CS is comprised of the

INT5500, an integrated powerline MAC/ PHY transceiver, and its companion

INT1200, an analog front end IC. The INT5500CS is fully compatible with the

HomePlug1.0 with Turbo specifications, and capable of delivering up to 85

Mbps over the power line.

The INT5500CS provides a highly integrated and optimized solution for

networking adapters and embedded products. It offers the higher bandwidth

performance necessary to drive next-generation home entertainment

applications, including standard definition (SD) video distribution, TV over IP

(IPTV), digital video recorder (DVR) networking and media center PCs. Other

applications include whole house audio, extension and bridging of higher

speed wireless technologies such as 802.11x and UWB, and higher data-rate

broadband sharing based on technologies such as ADSL2 and fiber to the

home.

The MAC implements a CSMA/CA scheme with prioritization and automatic

repeat request (ARQ) for reliable delivery of Ethernet packets via packet

encapsulation. Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) features provide the

necessary bandwidth for multimedia payloads including voice, data, audio,

and video. A four-level prioritized random access method exists with strict

adherence to priority. Segment bursting on the power line minimizes the

demands on the receiver resources and maximizes the throughput of the

network, while still providing excellent latency response and jitter

performance. The contention-free access capability extends this concept of

segment bursting to allow the transmission of multiple frames over the power

line without relinquishing the control of the medium.

Intellon offers a complete solution for powerline applications using the

INT5500CS, including data sheets, reference manuals, configuration utility